Celtic look to bounce back in Europe as they face Benfica in the Europa League. Here's how to watch the clash live on TV and online

Celtic return to Europa League action on Thursday night as they travel to Portugal to face Benfica, looking to get their European campaign back on track.

The Glasgow outfit suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros at Celtic Park in their League Phase opener last month, extending a difficult spell for Martin O'Neill's side.

That loss came during a run of three consecutive defeats, but Celtic bounced back on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Motherwell. Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren were on target as the Glasgow side returned to winning ways.

They now face a difficult test against a Benfica team who began their European campaign with an impressive victory away to AC Milan.

Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski scored in a 2-0 win at the San Siro, giving the Portuguese side a perfect start to the League Phase.

Celtic will be hoping to build on their domestic result and pick up a valuable three points in Lisbon.

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Here is everything you need to know about watching Benfica v Celtic on TV and online.

When is Benfica v Celtic?

Benfica v Celtic takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

What time is Benfica v Celtic kick-off?

The match kicks off at 8pm BST.

What TV channel is Benfica v Celtic on?

The Europa League clash will be shown live on TNT Sports 3 in the UK.

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How to live stream Benfica v Celtic

Supporters can stream Benfica v Celtic through TNT Sports via HBO Max.

The match is also available to eligible subscribers using the HBO Max app on compatible devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

HBO Max is the streaming home of TNT Sports in the UK, offering live coverage of a range of sporting events.